Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, May 26 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Tuesday, May 26, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC

Race-based data could help save lives - if only Canada had more of it
We must decide how we will fight COVID-19
BC reports no new COVID-19 deaths, 11 new cases
Dr. Bonnie Henry reports no new COVID-19 deaths and no new health facility outbreaks in BC over past 24 hours
BC records no COVID-19 deaths in a 24 hour period for first time in weeks
UBC scanners could accelerate COVID-19 diagnoses
No new COVID-19 deaths in BC Tuesday 'good news for all of us,' provincial health officer says
No additional deaths as active cases and hospitalizations fall in BC
BC reports no COVID-19 deaths, 11 new cases as restart enters second week
How Victoria's sister city in Japan has kept cases of COVID-19 at zero
BC records new new COVID-19 deaths for the first time in weeks


Globe and Mail

Though months away, ski resorts are looking at how to ensure ski season can go ahead


CBC

Shuswap district's message for non-residents to 'stay away' is inflammatory, seasonal property owner says
Provincial Court of BC to reopen some courtrooms for in-person proceedings
BC officials won't bend health rules to let NHL play in province
Be prepared for a different kind of camping experience this summer, say resort communities
Drive-in grad ceremonies forced to revamp celebrations - again - due to new vehicle limitations
Vancouver model for money laundering unprecedented in Canada, BC inquiry hears
'Out on Patrol' launches to help LGBTQ law enforcement officers and allies
Vancouver councillors debate motions for allowing alcohol at city's parks and beaches




Vancouver Sun

Bains spills beans on WorkSafeBC surplus taking huge hit due to virus
BC businesses following rules in hopes of preventing new round of Covid closures
Money laundering claims go round and round
Cannabis growing facilities For Sale across BC
Surrey still negotiating light-rail debt repayment with TransLink
Hotel operators hope Phase 3 of BC's restart can save their summer



Victoria Times Colonist

Struggling to help special-needs children while schools are closed
'Kooky' or Kryptonite? Greens split on future
Will Greater Victoria's first government-run cannabis store be at uptown?
BC Ferries losing up to $1.5 million each day as pandemic tanks ridership
BC expands sexual assault services with $10M emergency program


Victoria News

Royal BC Museum reopens in phases, some galleries remain closed to start summer
Homeless shelter at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre creates 40 jobs
BC Corrections to expand list of eligible offenders for early release during pandemic
BC visitor centres get help with COVID-19 prevention measures
BC grants aim to stabilize sexual assault recovery programs


Global

Accidental ingesting of hand sanitizer on the rise in BC since coronavirus pandemic
Surrey School District submits plan for voluntary return to classes on Monday
Shuswap company pulls controversial post welcoming houseboaters from other provinces
BC provides $10M to help survivors of sexual assault


Georgia Straight

Vancouver events industry and festivals discouraged by drive-in ruling

The Tyee

How the Blob is warming BC's Fjords
The Seven Sins of Alberta's pension manager demand a judicial review
Booze on the Beach: As Vancouver Eyes Looser rules, an expert warns of the risks
The case for a public option for housing

Vancouver Courier

Exchange students told to go back to rice farms
Vancouver's money laundering problem 'unprecedented,' criminologist tells Cullen Commission
Stop collecting employee data from cameras, Teck told
UBCM annual convention can be held electronically
Surrey council's turbulent air could be cleared by new ethics commissioner: Councillor Hundial